121 Essex Street
Brooklyn, NY 11208BBL 3-03928-0004Map
Owner of record: 121 Essex LLC
121 Essex Street is a two-family home built in 1910 in Brooklyn, 11208. It has 2 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is 121 Essex LLC. HPD has recorded 50 housing violations here, most recently on November 24, 2025. 11 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 50
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 1
- HPD complaints
- 110
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 50
- IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Nov 24, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Dec 3, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at ceiling in the foyer located at apt 1floor, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east original violation 17091620 issued 02-jul-24 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Jul 2, 2024 · Apt 1FLOOR
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling in the foyer located at apt 1floor, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 2, 2024 · Apt 1FLOOR
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at ceiling in the foyer located at apt 1floor, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 2, 2024 · Apt 1FLOOR
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 1floor, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 2, 2024 · Apt 1FLOOR
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... greater than 30 sq ft at ceiling , south and west walls at upper level in the bathroom located at apt 1floor, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 2, 2024 · Apt 1FLOOR
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures where illegal and properly seal pipe connections water closet, wash basein,bathtub at basement
Jun 7, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
§ 9, 170, 171, 300, 301, 302 m.d.law-file plans and application and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the conversion from a private dwelling to multiple dwelling use if lawfully feasible or restore to lawful occupancy at basement
Jun 7, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
§ 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration wood structure attached to 1 st story at rear yard
Jun 7, 2024
Open — Nov sent out
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- ANon-hazardous
§ 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration breeching basement floor to cellar
Jun 7, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures where illegal and properly seal pipe connections bathtub, washbasin,water closet at cellar
Jun 7, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Nov 28, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Oct 30, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening double cyliner lock at gate to apartment at basement
Mar 23, 2017
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures ... in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 28, 2016 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 28, 2016 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
Mar 19, 2015 · Apt 2FL
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling and south wall in the bathroom located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
Mar 19, 2015 · Apt 2FL
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling and all walls at public hall, 3rd story
Feb 20, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 20, 2015 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 20, 2015 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures plumbing fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 20, 2015 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment located at apt 2, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 20, 2015 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
§ 27-2028, 2032 admin.code: provide an adequate supply of heat from an approved central heating system or an approved system of gas or electrical heating in good operating condition for the dwelling unit in the entire apartment located at apt a1, 1st story
Feb 14, 2015 · Apt A1
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of water leak ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story
Feb 14, 2015 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt a1, 1st story
Feb 14, 2015 · Apt A1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide electricity service in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story
Feb 14, 2015 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective glass lower sash south window in the 4th room from east located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
Jan 23, 2015 · Apt 2FL
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entrance located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
Jan 23, 2015 · Apt 2FL
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove all obstructions from water closet ...... in the bathroom located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
Jan 23, 2015 · Apt 2FL
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection at ceiling at cellar rear at cellar
Jan 23, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at gas range in the kitchen located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
Jan 23, 2015 · Apt 2FL
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures ....... in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
Jan 23, 2015 · Apt 2FL
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures .... in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
Jan 23, 2015 · Apt 2FL
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
§ 27-2028, 2032 admin.code: provide an adequate supply of heat from an approved central heating system or an approved system of gas or electrical heating in good operating condition for the dwelling unit in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
Jan 23, 2015 · Apt 2FL
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures .. in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 3rd story
Oct 6, 2014 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 3rd story
Oct 6, 2014 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story
Jan 8, 2014 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story
Jan 8, 2014 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of electrical extension cord running from 2nd story apt to in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story
Jan 8, 2014 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures .. in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story
Jan 8, 2014 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 11, 2013 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures , in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 11, 2013 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting for (60 watts) at public hall, 1st story
Dec 11, 2013
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 11, 2013 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting for fixture at public hall (60 watts) , 2nd story
Apr 5, 2013
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures .. in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Apr 5, 2013 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Mar 6, 2013 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures .. in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Mar 6, 2013 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 1
- Non-hazardous
Violaiton of parking regulations in a residental district. homeowner parking . 1 nissan maxima car (lic plate) njkzf-78u (white) in front of house on front yard. remedy: conform to parking regulation remove veh
Dec 10, 2002
Resolve
Complaints
- Water leak
Damp spot
Jul 8, 2024 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jun 26, 2024 · Apt 1FLOOR
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jun 26, 2024 · Apt 1FLOOR
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jun 26, 2024 · Apt 1FLOOR
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jun 26, 2024 · Apt 1FLOOR
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jun 26, 2024 · Apt 1FLOOR
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jun 17, 2024 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jun 17, 2024 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jun 17, 2024 · Apt 1
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jun 17, 2024 · Apt 1
Close
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- Water leak
Heavy flow
Jun 4, 2024 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jun 4, 2024 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 10, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Oct 26, 2022 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Power outage
Oct 19, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 27, 2016 · Apt 23FL
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 27, 2016 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
May 18, 2015 · Apt 2
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
May 18, 2015 · Apt 2
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
May 18, 2015 · Apt 2
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
May 18, 2015 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 31, 2015 · Apt 2FLR
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Mar 31, 2015 · Apt 2FLR
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Mar 31, 2015 · Apt 2FLR
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Mar 31, 2015 · Apt 2FLR
Close - Electric
Lighting
Mar 31, 2015 · Apt 2FLR
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 31, 2015 · Apt 2FLR
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 18, 2015 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 12, 2015 · Apt 2FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 12, 2015 · Apt 2FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 12, 2015 · Apt 2FL
Close - Electric
Wiring
Mar 12, 2015 · Apt 2FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 12, 2015 · Apt 2FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 12, 2015 · Apt 2FL
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Mar 2, 2015 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Mar 2, 2015 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 18, 2015 · Apt 2FL
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Feb 18, 2015 · Apt 2FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 18, 2015 · Apt 2FL
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Feb 18, 2015 · Apt 2FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 12, 2015 · Apt 2FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 12, 2015 · Apt 2FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 12, 2015 · Apt 2FL
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Feb 6, 2015 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
No lighting
Jan 29, 2015 · Apt 1
Close - General
Cooking gas
Jan 22, 2015 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 22, 2015 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jan 22, 2015 · Apt 2
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jan 20, 2015 · Apt 2FL
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jan 20, 2015 · Apt 2FL
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Two-family home (B2)
- Year built
- 1910
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 2,136 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R4
- Community board
- 305
- Council district
- 37
- Block / lot
- 3928 / 4
- Assessed value
- $59,340
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #816109, last renewed Jun 30, 2026.
Questions about 121 Essex Street
Who owns 121 Essex Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 121 Essex LLC.
Does 121 Essex Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 50 housing violations at this property.
Is 121 Essex Street rent stabilized?
No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.
When was 121 Essex Street built?
City records list 1910 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 121 Essex Street?
It has 2 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.